LORRIMORE SQUARE, SE17 3QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 3QU

LORRIMORE SQUARE, SE17 3QU, Southwark has recorded a total of 211 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.72 per 1,000 population. This SE17 3QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 637 crimes and a crime rate of 17.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 3QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 3QU, encompassing approximately 10185 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 3QU area, explore the SE17 3QU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (108) incidents (1442.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-41.18% decrease)

SE17 3QU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Kennington with total crimes: 7
  • Otto Street with total crimes: 7

LORRIMORE SQUARE, SE17 3QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10820.721442.86%
Anti-social behaviour2510.604.17%
Violence and sexual offences202.45-41.18%
Theft from the person121.96100.00%
Other theft101.18900.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.98300.00%
Drugs60.79100.00%
Robbery60.5920.00%
Burglary50.59-37.50%
Public order40.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.39-25.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.823300.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.340.00%
Burglary82.360.00%
Shoplifting70.790.00%
Public order60.69200.00%
Theft from the person60.59200.00%
Robbery50.590.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29100.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.69100.00%
Theft from the person20.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other theft10.10-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.69-66.67%
Other theft20.29-77.78%
Public order10.20-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.06%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.721033.33%
Anti-social behaviour183.340.00%
Other theft91.770.00%
Theft from the person90.88350.00%
Public order60.88500.00%
Robbery60.59500.00%
Burglary60.590.00%
Bicycle theft50.590.00%
Shoplifting40.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.79-89.66%
Theft from the person20.29-81.82%
Drugs10.20-85.71%
Public order10.10-80.00%
Robbery10.10-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.70-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour182.85-14.29%
Theft from the person111.7737.50%
Other theft81.080.00%
Robbery80.7933.33%
Drugs70.79250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.69-14.29%
Public order50.59-16.67%
Shoplifting50.49150.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Burglary40.39-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.01-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour213.1440.00%
Theft from the person82.06-46.67%
Other theft80.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.7940.00%
Public order60.69-50.00%
Robbery60.5950.00%
Burglary50.5925.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.20-60.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.9876.19%
Other theft163.6360.00%
Theft from the person151.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.47-51.61%
Public order121.47500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-16.67%
Shoplifting50.49400.00%
Robbery40.49100.00%
Vehicle crime40.390.00%
Burglary40.39-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.39-50.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour319.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.040.00%
Other theft102.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.980.00%
Theft from the person50.590.00%
Burglary50.490.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.390.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202424
April 202418
January 202418
December 202321
November 202315
October 202331

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
March 20241
January 20247
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202434
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434
March 20243
January 202429
December 202332
November 202337
October 202321

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246
March 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
January 202411
December 20238
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024108
August 20247
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 3QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total115
    Shoplifting106
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kennington
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Otto Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. St Agnes Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. De Laune Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Hillingdon Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Kennington Park Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Olney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Alberta Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Frederick Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Forsyth Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Meadcroft Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kennington Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Sharsted Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Lorrimore Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Doddington Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Westcott Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Harmsworth Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Cook'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 24. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Sturgeon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Grosvenor Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Grosvenor Park
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. John Ruskin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1